This year, we're putting a lot more effort into our garden. It really shows - we have over FORTY edible species in 1/20 of an acre. I can't imagine how much food we'd be able to grow on a whole acre! Given this realization, I wanted to take stock of the plants (edible, medicinal, or ornamental) that are up and growing right now, not including things planted but not sprouted.
June-Bearing Strawberries
Solomon's Seal
American Holly
Violets
Ostrich Fern
Radishes
Carrots
Cilantro
Lemon Thyme
Thyme
Sage
Greek Oregano
Chives
Plantain (Good for bug bites)
Hostas (Did you know they're edible?!)
Sempervivium (Hens and Chicks)
Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes)
Comfrey
Soon to be Royalty Purple Pod Beans
Snap Peas
Rhubarb
Alabama Crimson Trumpet Honeysuckle
Asparagus
Celery and Corn Salad (Macha)
Mr. Stripey Tomato and Marigold
San Marzano Paste Tomatoes
Purple Potatoes
Lovage
Stinging Nettle
Jalapenos
Blackberries
Raspberries
Mister Lincoln Rose
Spearmint
Crones (back) and Culinary Dandelions (front)
Elderberry
Black Chokeberry
Blueberry (Patriot)
Blueberry (Jersey)
Hops
Parsley
Scorzonera
Ever-Bearing Strawberries
Mint (Spearmint, Peppermint, Chocolate, and Pineapple)
Watercress
Our Little Backyard
Our first non-greens harvest of the year!
I really admire your garden! We are finally getting one put in this weekend and next. I can't wait to have space to grow (almost) anything I want! What are your favorite things to grow? I'm looking for ideas to fill up my space.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I would recommend trying to find plants/varieties that are native to your area. They require less effort and resources. *B* and I are also into permaculture (perennials that yield edible crops).
ReplyDeleteSunchokes are practically impossible to get rid of. That small bed - 2 ft by 3 ft or so - yields 40+ pounds of tubers each year. I love june-bearing strawberries because we get a great crop all at once for freezing, jam, and strawberry shortcakes. It might be a little late now depending on your climate, but another one of my favorites is snap peas. They have great yields for about 3 weeks per plant. You can do succession planting to extend the harvest season. And in the fall, I LOVE lancinato kale. It persists through the winter well. Last one (I promise) is radishes. But don't eat the root like most people do. The seed pods are edible (and amazingly tasty). You'll get a much bigger yield per plant.